Samuel Fritz Belk

March 20, 1927 - January 25, 2013

Samuel Fritz Belk, age 85, formerly of Greensboro, died January 25, 2013, atRiver Landing of Sandy Ridge. He was preceded in death by his wife, LoisMorton Belk, his parents Samuel E. Belk and Belle Moore Belk, and hissister Frances Belk Miller. He is survived by his sons Sam Belk and wifeFabra of Nashville, Tennessee, and Stan Belk and wife Deane of High Point;grandchildren Forbes Belk of San Francisco, Elizabeth Belk of Nashville, andGarrison Belk and Montgomery Belk of High Point; and nephew, Donald Morris,and niece, Sue Morris, both of Madison Heights, Virginia.

He grew up in Madison Heights and served in the US Army in Panama duringWorld War II. He graduated from Phillips Business College and was employedas an accountant by Burlington Industries for thirty-two years. He was afaithful charter member and Deacon Emeritus at Sharpe Road Baptist Church inGreensboro. He loved his church, the beach, gardening and his family andfriends. The family especially would like to thank River Landing andPresbyterian Home and all of their staff who provided many years of lovingcare.

Visitation with the family will be on Friday, February 1, at the home ofStan and Deane Belk, 1208 Lancaster Place in High Point, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. A private memorial service for family will be held on Saturday. Inlieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sharpe Road Baptist Church, 1908Sharpe Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 or River Landing, 1575 John Knox Drive,Colfax, NC 27235.